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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The story of a king and three maidens ? six keys to a successful relationship
- A King was trying to choose between three maidens to be his wife and queen. It was very difficult to judge since these women were all very intelligent and beautiful. He gave each maiden a bag of seeds and told them he was going on a pilgrimage for one year. When he returned, each of them were to give the seeds back to him. Whoever protected the seeds the best would become his wife.The first...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten sure-fire rules to put old on hold by at least 25 years
- Would you like to feel and function like age 40 for an extra 25 years? Would you like to have a ton of energy, able to work at something you enjoy? Would you like to be free of many of the physical and mental problems generally considered age related?You can do it.. Here are ten sure-fire rules to make it happen:1. Love yourself. Not in a narcissistic sense, but in a spirit of gratit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gaining wisdom
- Wisdom eludes me. The more I learn, the less I think I know. Maybe it's because when I learn something new I realize how much more there is to know. And by that I mean, how much we can know, not how much we must know. It's perpetual. I strive to learn more, but sometimes I feel I don't know enough.Wait a minute, wisdom isn't just knowledge! It isn't how many books you've read or how many de...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The top ten strategies to employ when you feel like quitting
- Ever feel like quitting? "Are you kidding?" you ask, "A better question would be, 'How many times TODAY have I felt like quitting?' " Sure. We've all felt like "throwing in the towel" at one time or another. If you haven't, I suggest that you check your pulse quickly. And here's a real shocker for you: the notion that "winners never quit" is a crock! Everyone - even "winners"- has not only felt li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping perspective: when bad things happen that are not life threatening
- The very first thing to question is how important is this in the overall scheme of life? Compared to all of the things that have happened, are happening, and could happen in my life - how bad is this? Is it something that will impact the rest of my life? Is it temporary? Although the pain may not feel like it's temporary, it usually is. It's important to get a perspective. If your car has been sto...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make motivation stick
- Motivation is the elusive elixir. Not only does it help people do good work, and do it faster, but it also helps them feel good about it while they're doing it. Yet motivation always seems temporary, fleeting. We call a meeting, bring in a motivational speaker, and fire up the team. Yet, we know it won't last.What if we could make it last? What if we could make it easy for everyone on your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make it big in spite of your challenges
- Imagine for a moment it's five years from now and you are still making the same income (or just a little more), living in the same home or apartment. You are in debt. You are barely supporting yourself and your family. And you are frustrated with the way things are. You say, "Wait a minute now. This is not positive thinking! I was expecting your article to be motivational." Well,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hey me, get out of my way
- Hey Me! Get Out Of My Way By David Stoddard How often it is we give up wanting to do something eve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to fight pessimism
- Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy being so. They view themselves as pragmatic and as having a better sense of reality. Then there are those of us who feel weighed down by negativity and wish that we could be more optimistic. This is completely possible. It all lies in the way we perceive things... ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rebirth from the ashes
- The legend of the phoenix can actually be found in several belief systems. It can be traced back to ancient Egypt when it was then known as "Bennu" or Bynw", a symbol of the sun god Osiris. Osiris was resurrected to life from serving as ruler of the underworld. Whether this mystical bird is attributed to the Chinese "Feng-huang", the Jewish "Milcham" ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stop squeaking! align yourself for business success!
- Even for a remarkable business owner like you, from time to time, you may still loose motivation in continuing the expansion of a service or product line. At time, you may seem to have a hard time figuring out why this once fantastic business that got you so excited every morning is making you feel like a heavy weight now.Remember the last time you heard that squeaky sound in your car? What...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 powerful ways to fire up your motivation
- It's so difficult to go on when everything seems to fail, isn't it? Are there times in your life when you really want to callit "quits" because you just can't see any good results from allthe hard work you've done? Hold your horses! Never ever think of giving up. Winners never quit and quittersnever win. Take all negative words out of your mental dictionaryand foc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Taking the leap
- Every four years, February gives us a whole 24 hours of bonus footage to add to our year. Many people take this opportunity to "do something special" with their extra day. But why wait for Leap Day? Why not celebrate the "leaps" and risks we take every day when we venture outside of our comfort zone or work to improve our lives? Of course change, especially life-altering change, is bone-sh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If it feels good, it must be right
- Copyright © 2003 Priya Shah Is it possible to motivate yourself to do something you don't enjoy doing? Let me illustrate with my own example. I'm not a natural networker. I'm no good at schmoozing and talking people into doing things I want them to do. I've been told that I'm too upfront and hon...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten tips to create more life for your life
- When people begin to investigate career change, often they don't want a new career at all. They love their career -- but they also want time for creating a life outside work. As a lifetime leisure-seeker, I've created ten tips to help you get started on the quest for "more time in your life -- and more fun."1. Decide where leisure ranks on your list of values. Are you working to pay for som...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Getting what you really want
- Everyone wants something in life, love, money, success, recognition ... Yet too many people fail to realize their desires, and nearly all of them for the same reason. They seem to go whichever way the wheel turns, as if they have no control over their situation. If their vehicle takes them to places they never intended to be, or crashes into the brickwall of utter despair, that's just the cruelty ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 hot tips for self improvement part 1
- Have you ever imagined that life could be a lot better and more fulfilling than yours is right now? Are you eager to learn a self improvement technique that will make it so?If you are read on.I am going to lay down 7 simple steps for your self improvement plan. Whether you implement the self improvement steps I give you is your decision alone.Self Improvement Tip 1 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Elements of timeless leadership
- Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has been hungry for great leaders from time immemorial. In times of chaos and war, environmental and social upheaval, great leaders often emerge pointing the way toward peace. In times of tranquility, calm and prosperity, great leaders have emerged to maintain the systems of order and to challenge apathy.Great leadership is always pop...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Follow my leader - to effect change, leaders must walk the talk!
- A leader's roleIn any change project, a leader must wear many hats, however his/her role can be split into two key areas:1. Set the strategic direction of the change and;2. Convince everyone of its importance.The importance of the first part of this role is generally understood and is for another article on another day, however the second part is often overlooked...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Premature articulation
- Ask anyone about what makes a good leader and they are sure to put the ability to communicate high on the list of necessary skills. Yet all to often communication is simply seen as the ability to speak.Listening ? actively is an incredibly powerful tool at times rather neglected.I stated working with ***** who said, "I feel really frustrated. I often suggest ideas at meetings bu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Value driver leadership
- CHAPTER 1 ************ VALUEThose qualities regarded by a person or group as important and desirable of standards and principlesWhat is value driven leadership? Have you ever considered having a value driven leadership team? Or even a team driven by values and not a team having to be driven by the leader? That thought alone made me consider looking into the way I ran my teams...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is leadership?
- Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have in adequate supply. Part of leadership is what the first President Bush called "the vision thing". It's the ability to see what does not exist and then gather, mold and shape the resources needed to make it happen.Part of leadership is passion for the purpose and the mission of the organization. But it needs to be passion...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Characteristics of a good leader
- It's interesting to hear the responses from executives when I ask them, "What are the characteristics of a good Leader?"If I ask that question in a large room of executives, or even upper level managers the answers will be all over the map, and many are conflicting.A couple of the usual answers are: A leader is someone that empowers those working for him to make their o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What we can learn from j. paul getty
- J. Paul Getty planned to enter the U.S. Diplomatic Service, but, when he got out of college, the Oklahoma oil boom caught his attention. Since his father had already prospered in the oil business, he was irresistibly attracted to the prospects of wildcatting, and he decided to postpone his diplomatic ambitions for two more years.He worked on other wildcatter's rigs and borrowed money from h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shades of grey: government, religion, & people
- Some think that everything is black and white. I'm beginning to see everything as different shades of grey.Having worked with people in an increasing variety of ways the past 10 years, in a variety of occupational and volunteer scenarios, I've been exposed to many, many different ways of being, seeing, believing, working, and living. Is one way worse than the other? Is one person's beliefs ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sometimes leaders need to get the boot
- Today I stood up to a guy right in front of his boss. I challenged him, the former leader, to change his position and give up his position of power. He had fallen from that position though no fault of his own, yet, he didn't deserve the power that he desired.Yep! I challenged a 5 year old today, right in front of his dad. Here's what happened:Jason, this little boy who I challenged i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Leadership: 9 universal laws
- 1. The Law of Authoritarian StyleAuthoritarian leaders lead by control and fear. It's a "my way or the highway" approach. They believe their right to leadership comes with their title. This style works in the short term because those weaker than the leader will obey. The problem is this style guarantees rebellion, and therefore falls apart in the long term.2. The Law of Authoritative...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Leadership is action?not position!
- People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all aspects of our lives, not just business. A mother is a leader in her home; a son may be leader of a team sport or a daughter the leader of the debate team. A group relies on the person in charge to actually lead them to success. A true leader is highly ethical, honest and respected.In our society we have leaders and followers. Are we b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Four obstacles to exceptional leadership--part 1
- "Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them." -- Orison Swett MardenEvery day leaders are faced with challenges to expand their thinking, overcome obstacles and embrace potential growth. It is my belief that leadership hinges upon the potential of success, not the possibilities of failure. Grea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 8 questions to ask if you want to be a better leader
- Those that have successfully made the transition from manager to leader have found the importance of continuously asking questions. Constantly receiving feedback from front line workers enables aleader to understand what is going right and where improvement is needed. At the same time, the leader is showing interest in the front line workers through these questions. However asking questions can be...